Sous Chef - Premium Gastropub - Central London £52,000 OTE

A hands-on Sous Chef role in a busy, food-led premium gastropub, with a clear route to Head Chef as the business opens a new site in 2027.

A well-known premium gastropub in Central London is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join its kitchen team.

The pub is known for honest, seasonal British cooking made from scratch, served across a busy bar and a dedicated dining room, with a loyal local following and a steady flow of guests from across London.

With a new site opening in 2027, this is a real chance for an ambitious Sous Chef to prove themselves now and step up to Head Chef next year.

The Sous Chef role

• Support the Head Chef in running a fresh food kitchen across lunch, dinner and weekend services.
• Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, keeping standards high on every plate.
• Help develop seasonal dishes and specials.
• Train, motivate and develop chefs de partie and junior members of the brigade.
• Manage ordering, stock control, rotas and waste to support GP targets.
• Keep food safety, allergen and compliance standards fully up to date.
• Build the skills needed to take on a Head Chef role at the new site.

About you

• An established Sous Chef, or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready to step up, from a quality gastropub, restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• Ambitious and ready to move up to Head Chef within the next year.
• A real passion for fresh, seasonal cooking and great produce.
• Calm and organised under pressure in a busy, high-volume service.
• A natural leader who enjoys training and bringing on a team.
• Sound knowledge of food cost, ordering and kitchen paperwork.

The package

• 40k basic salary.
• Tronc on top, giving an OTE of 52k a year.
• A clear progression route to Head Chef with the 2027 opening.
• A Central London venue with excellent transport links.
• Interview process to be confirmed.

If you are a Sous Chef with a fresh food background and want a genuine route to Head Chef in 2027, send your CV to stuartcampbell at COREcruitment dot com today.